outfit

noun

gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose

a set of clothing (with accessories)

any cohesive unit such as a military company

verb

provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose

Roots

utout- · Old English · out, beyond

Synonyms for outfit

getupn attiren dressn costumen garbn clothingn clothesn equipv togsn kitn

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Where does outfit come from?

The word outfit breaks down into one root of Old English origin: the root out-, from Old English ut (“out, beyond”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.